Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Japan
Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.
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Grocery
United States vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.59 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Japan.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 5.4 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 5.8 EUR (6.26 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in the United States.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.21 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 2.62 EUR (2.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.42 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 18.52 EUR (20.02 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Japan.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.66 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.09 EUR (7.66 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Japan.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.12 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 6.59 EUR (7.12 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Japan.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.8 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 3.54 EUR (3.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Japan.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.97 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.73 EUR (1.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Japan.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 4.39 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.67 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Japan.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.64 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.3 EUR (2.49 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Japan.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 23.12 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 10.71 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Japan.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 2.63 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Japan.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.95 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Japan.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.46 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 11.12 EUR (12.01 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Japan.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.14 EUR (1.23 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Japan.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 3.61 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 3.05 EUR (3.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Japan.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 4.93 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 5.41 EUR (5.85 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in the United States.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.94 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 3.57 EUR (3.86 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Japan.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 7.61 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.59 EUR (2.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66% lower in Japan.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.31 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 11.83 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in the United States.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.78 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 3.74 EUR (4.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Japan.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.84 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Japan.
Restaurant
United States vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.67 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Japan.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.83 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.76 EUR (2.98 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Japan.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.59 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Japan.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.4 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 3.25 EUR (3.51 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Japan.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.25 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 4.13 EUR (4.47 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Japan.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.1 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.13 EUR (4.47 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Japan.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.53 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 35.43 EUR (38.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Japan.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.13 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 5.91 EUR (6.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Japan.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.04 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.7 EUR (0.75 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Japan.
Fuel
United States vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.09 times less for fuel in the United States than in Japan.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.02 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 5% lower in Japan.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.07 EUR (1.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in the United States.
Transportation
United States vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.82 times more for transportation in the United States than in Japan.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 119.36 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 59.05 EUR (63.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Japan.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.54 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.18 EUR (1.28 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Japan.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.76 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 20.01 EUR (21.62 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Japan.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.48 EUR (2.68 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in the United States.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.16 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.83 EUR (3.06 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32% lower in Japan.
Sports & entertainment
United States vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.66 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.63 EUR (11.49 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Japan.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.92 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 54.89 EUR (59.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Japan.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.16 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 17.72 EUR (19.15 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Japan.
Flats for rent
United States vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.61 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Japan.
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3517 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 889.58 EUR (961.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Japan.
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2202 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 513.78 EUR (555.26 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Japan.
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 6564 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1972 EUR (2131.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 70% lower in Japan.
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3801 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1086 EUR (1174.08 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Japan.
Flats for sale
United States vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.9 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Japan.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 13211 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 7009 EUR (7574.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Japan.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8582 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 4442 EUR (4800.88 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Japan.
Salary
United States vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.54 times higher than in Japan.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 5549 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 2184 EUR (2360.72 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 60.6% lower in Japan.
Hotels
United States vs. Japan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jun 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3565 hotels • Japan: 20 cities, 1565 hotels